Stats reveal the Red Devils are playing negative football
Manchester United’s football has come under scrutiny this season with Louis van Gaal’s tactics and formation constantly questioned – and these stats, posted by the Telegraph, prove that the Red Devils are going backwards under their new boss.
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The following stats officially prove that van Gaal’s ‘new philosophy’ isn’t having the positive attacking intent – with United nearing the top of a few tables that supporters won’t like to see.
Out of 12,063 passes made in the Premier League, Manchester United have made 16.06% of these towards their own goal – the fifth highest count in the top-flight.
Similarly, van Gaal’s side are third-highest in taking touches in their own half – a stark contrast to the attacking football the Old Trafford faithful were accustomed to under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Van Gaal must work on getting his side to attack the final-third at a much quicker rate.